Scammers Caught in Sting Operation
The Anti-Cybercrime Group 7 in Cebu City launched a significant investigation against BMJ Data Processing Services, suspected of operating as a scam hub from its premises in Gallery, Barangay Kasambagan. The operation came to light after evidence surfaced online, revealing that the company's system had been hacked by a foreign YouTuber.
On May 27, 2025, authorities served a search and seizure warrant on the company's computers and laptops, believed to have been used in the scam. The action was in relation to possible violations of Section 11 of Republic Act 11765 (Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act), in conjunction with Section 6 of RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).
The raid on the company's office, found abandoned, resulted in the seizure of roughly 43 computer sets, laptops, and related devices, which are now being examined for potential evidence. Local law enforcement agencies, including the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), are involved in the ongoing probe.
Investigators have identified three suspects, believed to be officials of BMJ Data Processing Services. Some employees remain hesitant to cooperate with the investigation due to fear. The police, however, are encouraging them to come forward to clarify their involvement in the case.
Authorities are emphasizing that the public should be vigilant against such fraudulent activities, especially in the Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) sector. The case underscores the complexities of cybercrime and the importance of multi-agency collaboration and public collaboration in exposing and dismantling scams.
- The recent scandal surrounding BMJ Data Processing Services, a company based in Cebu City, highlights the need for increased vigilance in the face of cybercrime, particularly in the Business Processing Outsourcing sector.
- The General-News and Crime-and-Justice sections have reported on the crackdown led by the Anti-Cybercrime Group 7, who are investigating BMJ Data Processing Services for suspected scam activities, with potential violations under Republic Act 11765 (Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act) and Republic Act 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).
- The case against BMJ Data Processing Services, under investigation for its role as a potential scam hub, serves as a reminder of the intricate nature of cybercrime and the essential role of multi-agency cooperation, including the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), in addressing such issues.
